Paranormal Documentary Submission Packet

Documentary Information Please complete the following information for your submission:

Documentary Title Primary Contact Name Email

Please review and check off each requirement before submission:

Requirement Documentary focuses on hauntings, haunted locations, cryptids, or aliens. All evidence is factual and not faked

(reenactments are clearly labeled All appropriate releases and permissions are included for footage, appearances, and locations.

No urban exploring if location is off-limits or requires unauthorized entry. Content does not accuse or demean individuals, groups, locations, or equipment. Film length is between 15 and 30 minutes. A one-page summary is included, detailing location, participants, and focus statement. At least one representative is available for the October 4, 2025, panel discussion.

Paranormal Documentary Rubric Submissions will be scored based on the following criteria: Good (7-8 Category (9-10 points)points) points) Solid story Concept &ExceptionallBasic y clear andstructurestoryline Storytelling

engaging narrative; compelling structure that draws in the audience. Well-researcGood Research & hed with Credibility credible

with some minor areasmay lack that could bedepth or cohesion. engaging.

present butstory; lacks adifficult to coherentfollow. beginning, middle, and end.

Some research but research is evident but lacks some

expert interviews, and strong historical or factual background. Excellent cinematogra phy with minor flaws striking within stability, stronglighting, or framing, composition,

supporting may rely onevidence; lacks speculation or lackcredibility. verification.

AdequatePoorly shotNo visual visuals but footage; lacks shaky, dark,extremely creativity ororlow-quality consistencyimproperlyfootage. framed in shot shots.

and creative use of lighting. Crystal-clear audio, backgroundbut may appropriate sound levels,noise orhave occasional effective uselevel of ambient inconsistencissues (e.g., sound and ies.

mostly cleardistracting, with significant noise, distortion, muffled dialogue, overpowerin g background noise

Paranormal ThoughtfulGood and evidence Evidence & with some Interpretatiowell-present critical ed evidence, including a balanced may lean approach toheavily skepticismtoward and belief. assumption.

Basic presentation of evidence but lacks

Weak evidence with little effort to

analysis butinterpretatio analyze or n or depth.contextualiz

Well-edited transitions,but may well-paced pacing or transition engaging flow, andissues. logical structure.

Average editing; some parts feel rushed

No clear structure; editing with confusing or noticeabledisjointed. disruptions in pacing.

Good Interview &Well-articula ted Narration Effectivenessnarrationand and interviews, interviews;though some clear, parts may feel less engaging, and adds engaging. depth to the film. Good use of Emotional &ExceptionallSome atmosphere, Atmosphericy immersiveattempt at and eerie, Impact with strong be moreatmosphere, but lacks emotional consistency. engagement.

Poorly narration/indelivered terviews that may lack emotionwith

No interviews narration oror narration, interviewsor extremely ineffective.

Weak No attempt atmosphereat creating that fails tomood or draw in the audience.

A non-refundable submission fee of **$25.00** is required for each documentary entry. Payment must be completed at the time of submission. Further instructions on how to pay will be provided upon acceptance.